Setting File Permissions in Windows

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Overview

How to set file permissions in Windows 7.

Setting Permissions in Windows 7

Introduction

  1. Right-click the file or directory you would like to change permissions for and click on 'Properties.'
  2. After the properties menu comes up, select the tab labeled 'Security'

File:Folder Properties Security.png

  1. Click on the button at the bottom of the menu labeled 'Advanced'

File:Advanced Security Settings.png

  1. Select the 'Change Permissions' button at the bottom of the menu

File:Edit Security Settings.png

  1. Select the user or group you would like to change permissions for, or use the 'Add' button to grant permission to another user or group

File:Adding User Permissions.png

  1. Apply or deny permissions for each user which needs to be updated

File:Changing User Permissions.png

  1. Apply all changes by clicking the 'OK' or 'Apply' button at the bottom of each menu as necessary